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Antique Framed Print : Tanks for fuel for the ships and for the factory. Grytviken Whaling Station, open to visitors
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Tanks for fuel for the ships and for the factory. Grytviken Whaling Station, open to visitors
Tanks for fuel for the ships and for the factory. Grytviken Whaling Station, open to visitors, but most walls and roofs of the factory have been demolished for safety reasons. South Georgia Island
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Media ID 19022014
© Martin Zwick / Danita Delimont
Antarctic Convergence Antarctica Atlantic Blubber British Overseas Territory Collapse Cumberland East Bay Decay Derelict Economy Exploitation Extractive Industry Factory Fish Oil Fuel Grytviken Industry King Edward Cove Metal Polar Front Rust Settlement South Georgia Subpolar Tank Whaling Whaling Station Diesel Martin Zwick
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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From Whaling to Wall-less Wonder - Tanking Up on History at Grytviken Station!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. Step into a time capsule of industrial might and witness the remnants of a bygone era at Grytviken Whaling Station! This print takes us back to an Antarctic settlement that was once fueled by tanks, both literally and metaphorically. Once bustling with activity, this now derelict factory stands as a testament to the exploitation and economy that revolved around whaling. While most walls and roofs have crumbled away for safety reasons, what remains is an awe-inspiring sight that sparks curiosity in every visitor. As you explore this remote South Georgia Island treasure, imagine the colossal ships being refueled with blubber-derived fuel from these very tanks. The echoes of industry still resonate amidst the rusted metal structures, reminding us of the extractive power that once thrived here. But fear not! This visit isn't all about decay and ruin. It's an opportunity to marvel at history's resilience against time. Let your imagination run wild as you envision how life must have been in this polar frontier town – where oil flowed like rivers and fish oil powered dreams! So grab your sense of adventure (and maybe a warm coat) because Grytviken Whaling Station awaits! Discover its secrets, embrace its subpolar charm, and let this extraordinary snapshot transport you back in time while standing firmly in the present.
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